1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (163 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1535 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (220 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulia | Sixty |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 2165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3300 mm |