1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1993 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 4,892 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 570 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1993 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulia | DeVille |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |