1978 Fiat 131 vs. 1985 Buick Century

To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (110 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131.

Because 1978 Fiat 131 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Buick Century (197 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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