1952 Fiat 1400 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 570 kg more than 1952 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1952 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1952 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1400 | 1979 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 1400 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1952 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |