1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1945 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,903 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1945 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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.
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1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1945 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | Alfetta | 66 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |