1948 Oldsmobile 66 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 66 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3902 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
