1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 605 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | Spider | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3230 mm |