1979 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Fiat 126
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 126 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 80 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1978 Fiat 126. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 126. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 126 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 | 1978 Fiat 126 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Electra | 126 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1850 mm |