1959 Fiat Campagnola vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1959 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (38 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat Campagnola. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat Campagnola | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Campagnola | 88 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |
