1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 155
To start off, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (493 HP @ 11700 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (180 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 should accelerate faster than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 203 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 155.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 (300 Nm @ 9500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (218 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1998 Alfa Romeo 155 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cutlass | 155 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 11700 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1243 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
