1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (104 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1969 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 500 | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 500 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2850 mm |
