1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1982 Fiat 131 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 920 kg more than 1982 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 131 | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3080 mm |
