1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo GT and 1968 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | GT | DeVille |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |