1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 445 kg more than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1973 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 6C | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1949 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3080 mm |