1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser vs. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 (183 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 330 kg more than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser 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 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. (230 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Alfa Romeo 159. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | 2010 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Vista Cruiser | 159 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2710 mm |