1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 500 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 238 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1340 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500. 1994 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1973 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1973 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Roadmaster | 500 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 1850 mm |
