1973 Fiat 130 vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1973 Fiat 130 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 130 | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 130 | 98 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
