1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 16 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (22 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 910 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (39 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600. 1971 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 600 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
