1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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 (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Roadmaster | 130 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 2866 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
