1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600.
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. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1955 Fiat 600 has manual transmission. 1955 Fiat 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Fiat 600 | 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 600 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 633 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 19 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |