1991 Fiat 126 vs. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1991 Fiat 126 and 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,351 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1991 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 865 kg more than 1991 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Fiat 126 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 Fiat 126. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass (291 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat 126 | 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 126 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 3351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2740 mm |
