1981 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Fiat 131

To start off, both 1981 Buick Estate and 1981 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 83 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 855 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 131 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 1981 Fiat 131
Make Buick Fiat
Model Estate 131
Year Released 1981 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5735 cc 1367 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1880 kg 1025 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2500 mm


 

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