1955 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 500 | 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 500 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |