1979 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1979 Fiat Mirafiori and 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.
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. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1979 Fiat Mirafiori has manual transmission. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Fiat Mirafiori | 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mirafiori | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |