1994 Fiat Punto vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1994 Fiat Punto and 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Fiat Punto. (136 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1994 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 554 kg more than 1994 Fiat Punto. 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Fiat Punto. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Fiat Punto. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1994 Fiat Punto has manual transmission. 1994 Fiat Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Fiat Punto | 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Punto | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 91 L |
