1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1959 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Brougham (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1655 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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.
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1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1959 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulia | Brougham |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 6380 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |