1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GTA | 442 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2850 mm |
