1980 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate 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 37 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 908 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Estate 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 Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500, 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 Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2012 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 | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | 500 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1072 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2301 mm |
