1998 Fiat Ulysse vs. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Ulysse and 1998 Oldsmobile Alero were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Ulysse. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 52 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Alero.
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, 1998 Oldsmobile Alero (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Ulysse. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Ulysse. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Ulysse has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Ulysse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Oldsmobile Alero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Ulysse | 1998 Oldsmobile Alero | |
| Make | Fiat | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ulysse | Alero |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
