1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 1031 kg more than 1961 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Giulietta | Vista Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3080 mm |
