1980 Buick Electra vs. 1971 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. (115 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 730 kg more than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Fulvia, 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Fulvia. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1971 Lancia Fulvia has manual transmission. 1971 Lancia Fulvia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1971 Lancia Fulvia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Electra | Fulvia |
Year Released | 1980 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |