1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1971 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1971 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 130 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2950 mm |
