1959 Fiat 2100 vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 305 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1184 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 2100 | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 2100 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2052 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 934 kg | 2118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3030 mm |
