1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1984 Buick LeSabre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 1056 kg more than 1965 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 LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick LeSabre | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | LeSabre | 500 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1950 mm |
