1984 Buick Electra vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 124 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) has 64 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 780 kg more than 1974 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1974 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1974 Fiat 124 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 | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Electra | 124 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 278 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |