1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (407 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1500 | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 1500 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3110 mm |
