1979 Buick Estate vs. 1973 Fiat 128
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1973 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | 128 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
