1963 Fiat 1500 vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1500. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 790 kg more than 1963 Fiat 1500. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1500. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1500. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 1500 | 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 1500 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
