1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1998 Alfa Romeo 156
To start off, both 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 (187 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156.
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 Cutlass (250 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156. (222 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1998 Alfa Romeo 156 | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cutlass | 156 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 63 L |
