1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1966 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1966 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Cadillac DeVille (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1034 kg more than 1965 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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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1966 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulia | DeVille |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 82 L |