1979 Buick Electra vs. 1996 Fiat Marea
To start off, 1996 Fiat Marea is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 570 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea. 1979 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea 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 | 1996 Fiat Marea | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | Marea |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
