1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1959 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Seville (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1969 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. 1959 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1959 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | GT | Seville |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |