1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ritmo | 98 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3210 mm |
