1979 Buick Century vs. 1979 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1979 Buick Century and 1979 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 370 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
Because 1979 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Campagnola. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1979 Fiat Campagnola | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Century | Campagnola |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |