1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire

To start off, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 (346 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 597 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158.

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. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 has manual transmission. 1950 Alfa Romeo GP 158 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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