1980 Buick Estate vs. 1952 Fiat 8V
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 8V. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 8V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 940 kg more than 1952 Fiat 8V. 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 8V. (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 8V. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 8V has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 8V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Estate | 1952 Fiat 8V | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Estate | 8V |
Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 61.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |