1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 965 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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 Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1973 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | Junior | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3230 mm |