1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1972 Fiat Dino is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 210 kg more than 1972 Fiat Dino.
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, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Dino | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2960 mm |
