2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1961 Fiat 1500
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Buick Rainier (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1500. 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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1961 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Rainier | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 37 L |
