1990 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 and 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 881 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.
Because 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. (148 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo 33. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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 Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 33 | Custom Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1712 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |
