1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 130 and 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 335 kg more than 1974 Fiat 130.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 130. (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 130 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |
