1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1961 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1961 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 DeVille (582 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (114 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulietta | DeVille |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 114 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 | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 75 L |