1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 90 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3110 mm |
