1971 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 850 and 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 850 | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 850 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3230 mm |
