1979 Buick Electra vs. 1975 Fiat 130
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Electra (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1975 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | 130 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
