1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1944 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (6 cylinders), 1944 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1944 Oldsmobile 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1985 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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1944 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 90 | 66 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1944 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 104.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |