2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1950 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 2007 Buick Rainier has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Buick Rainier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 1950 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Buick | Fiat |
| Model | Rainier | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
