1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, both 1992 Fiat Cinquecento and 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento, 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1992 Fiat Cinquecento has manual transmission. 1992 Fiat Cinquecento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cinquecento | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 897 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2950 mm |
