1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1995 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 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 4,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 724 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1995 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1995 Cadillac Seville 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. 1995 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1995 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulia | Seville |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 4563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |