1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1251 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | Giulietta | 62 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |
