1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. 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, 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | GT | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5002 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2950 mm |
