1979 Fiat 133 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1979 Fiat 133 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 920 kg more than 1979 Fiat 133. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Fiat 133 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 133 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2960 mm |
