1978 Buick Electra vs. 1975 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Buick Electra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP) has 100 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 820 kg more than 1975 Fiat 131. 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, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 131. 1978 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1975 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | 131 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
