1977 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2003 Lancia Fulvia is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (138 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Fulvia. (315 Nm). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Fulvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 2003 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Estate | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2280 mm |
