1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 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 272 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider 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:
1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Spider | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 103.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 98 L |