1981 Fiat 131 vs. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,343 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 381 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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, 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass (305 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm). This means 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Fiat 131 | 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | 131 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 305 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1486 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |