1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 44 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 130. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1976 Fiat 130 has manual transmission. 1976 Fiat 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Fiat 130 | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 130 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
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 | 255 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |