1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 1039 kg more than 1967 Alpine A 110. 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. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1967 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1967 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Alpine | Oldsmobile |
Model | A 110 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 955 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2960 mm |