1978 Buick Regal vs. 1974 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Buick Regal is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 131 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 (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 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 Regal (224 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 131. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Regal | 1974 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Regal | 131 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
