1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1965 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. 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 76 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 960 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV. 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 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV 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:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1965 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | GTV | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 7029 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |
