1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1942 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1942 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1942 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1975 Fiat 130.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Fiat 130 | 1942 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 130 | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |