1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 34 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 625 kg more than 1950 Fiat 1400. 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 1400 | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 1400 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |