1971 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1971 Cadillac Calais
To start off, both 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1971 Cadillac Calais were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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1971 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1971 Cadillac Calais | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Spider | Calais |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1287 cc | 7733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |