1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | Giulia | Calais |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 82 L |
