1979 Fiat 131 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (110 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 465 kg more than 1979 Fiat 131. 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, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 131 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | 131 | Century |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
