1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo GT 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 93 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | GT | Sixty |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 2165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3300 mm |