1981 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 665 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Estate | 1800 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |