1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada

To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 705 kg more than 1990 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada (312 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (149 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Alfa Romeo 33 1990 Oldsmobile Bravada
Make Alfa Romeo Oldsmobile
Model 33 Bravada
Year Released 1990 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1712 cc 4298 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 127 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 312 Nm
Torque RPM 4600 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1085 kg 1790 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2720 mm


 

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