1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Junior | Seville |
Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
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 | 86 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |