1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1975 Fiat 500
To start off, 1978 Buick LeSabre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500. 1978 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick LeSabre | 1975 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LeSabre | 500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |
