1986 Buick Estate vs. 1969 Fiat 130
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 285 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1969 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Estate | 130 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
