1950 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1950 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.
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1950 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 6C | 88 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |