1967 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 612 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Because 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette has automatic transmission and 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Spider | Silhouette |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1777 cc | 3133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2800 mm |
