1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1164 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Fiat 500 | 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 500 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 22 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 36 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2910 mm |