1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
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 Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 Fleetwood (712 Nm) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulia | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 712 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 98 L |