1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1954 Fiat 1400

To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 845 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1400. 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1400. (134 Nm). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1400. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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