1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 850 | 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 850 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3030 mm |