1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick LeSabre | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LeSabre | 850 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
