2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (260 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (322 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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