1979 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 920 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 Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2350 mm |
