1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1972 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1972 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Cadillac DeVille (211 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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.
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1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1972 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Spider | DeVille |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |