1965 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1965 Alpine A 110 and 1965 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1965 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1965 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1965 Alpine A 110. 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. 1965 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1965 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1965 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
| Model | A 110 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 7029 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 82 L |
