1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 20 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 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (177 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 130 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
