1952 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1948 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 4 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, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1948 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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:
1952 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1948 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 6C | 66 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 104.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |