1956 Fiat 1600 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1600 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1600 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Fiat 1600 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 1600 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3030 mm |