1983 Buick Electra vs. 1953 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 505 kg more than 1953 Fiat 1400. 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1953 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1953 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1953 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
