1987 Alfa Romeo 164 vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 and 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (175 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (123 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 should accelerate faster than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 190 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 164.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 (265 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alfa Romeo 164 | 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 164 | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2740 mm |
