1972 Fiat 126 vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1972 Fiat 126 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 224 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1972 Fiat 126. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 126. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1972 Fiat 126 has manual transmission. 1972 Fiat 126 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 126 | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 126 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2850 mm |