1979 Buick Century vs. 1972 Fiat 130
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1972 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Century | 130 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
