1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 44 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 594 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass (380 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Spider | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2960 mm |
