1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 932 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.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulia | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3090 mm |