1961 Fiat 500 vs. 1941 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1961 Fiat 500 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1961 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 500 | 1941 Oldsmobile 66 | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 500 | 66 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1941 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 3030 mm |
