1979 Buick Century vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 505 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Century | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
