1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 124 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2910 mm |