1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser weights approximately 865 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90.
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, 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (380 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. (203 Nm). This means 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo 90. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 90 | Vista Cruiser |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1945 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3080 mm |