1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 975 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 124 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3230 mm |