1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 673 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 2600 | Seville |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2582 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1217 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 79 L |