1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,798 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (125 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 563 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass (306 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | Giulietta | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 306 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |