1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Roadmaster | 850 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2040 mm |
