1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1099 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Roadmaster | OT |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2030 mm |
