1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 503 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass (381 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 2000 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 2000 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2960 mm |