1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1984 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1984 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 4,085 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (144 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 190 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1984 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1984 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Alfetta | DeVille |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4085 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |