1996 Fiat Scudo vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Scudo and 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 505 kg more than 1996 Fiat Scudo. 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Scudo. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Scudo has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Scudo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Scudo | 1996 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
Model | Scudo | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |