1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1635 kg more than 1970 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Fiat 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1975 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 500 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3110 mm |
