1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 461 kg more than 1969 Fiat 130.

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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 130. (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 130.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Fiat 130 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Make Fiat Oldsmobile
Model 130 Ninety-Eight
Year Released 1969 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2866 cc 5736 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 161 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 103.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 85.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1474 kg 1935 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 5900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3230 mm


 

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