1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Wildcat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Wildcat would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 216 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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 Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Wildcat | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Wildcat | 500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 551 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3546 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1519 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2301 mm |