1978 Buick Regal vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 715 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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 Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | 850 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2030 mm |
