1984 Buick Electra vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Electra | 500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 37 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 1850 mm |
