1982 Buick Estate vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 925 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Estate | 124 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |