1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1976 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Seville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 900 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 has manual transmission. 1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1976 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 1900 | Seville |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 5734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 79 L |