1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 397 kg more than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1951 Cadillac 62 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 1951 Cadillac 62. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta, 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (340 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 62 | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1742 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 242 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2634 mm |
