1976 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 935 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 2011 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider. (122 Nm). This means 2011 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2011 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | Spider | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2880 mm |
