1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (133 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 920 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1954 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1954 Fiat 1100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1100 | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 1100 | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2960 mm |