1977 Fiat 132 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1977 Fiat 132 and 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (125 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 132. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 132. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Fiat 132. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (306 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 132. (148 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 132. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1977 Fiat 132 has manual transmission. 1977 Fiat 132 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Fiat 132 | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 132 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 5798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
