1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 526 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat Mirafiori has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick LeSabre | 1978 Fiat Mirafiori | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | LeSabre | Mirafiori |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |