1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Fiat Regata
To start off, both 1985 Buick LeSabre and 1985 Fiat Regata were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Regata. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 560 kg more than 1985 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Buick LeSabre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Buick LeSabre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Regata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Regata. (121 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Regata. 1985 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1985 Fiat Regata has manual transmission. 1985 Fiat Regata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Fiat Regata | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | LeSabre | Regata |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |