1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 7,444 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 128 | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 7444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 518 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 91 L |
