1981 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Ritmo and 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 460 kg more than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Ritmo. (81 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Ritmo | 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ritmo | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
