1980 Buick Estate vs. 1953 Fiat 500
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1368 kg more than 1953 Fiat 500. 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. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 500 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 | 1953 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2010 mm |
