1987 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 275 kg more than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Alfa Romeo 33. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1987 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
Model | 33 | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |