1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1379 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Abarth | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 1300 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2950 mm |
