1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, both 1972 Fiat 124 and 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 870 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 124 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Fiat 124 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Make Fiat Oldsmobile
Model 124 Cutlass
Year Released 1972 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1197 cc 7462 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 60 HP 248 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 87 Nm 502 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 5270 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2850 mm


 

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