1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 415 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Spider | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
