1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 740 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (710 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | Spider | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 710 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 109.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 79 L |
