1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1958 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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. 1958 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1958 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | GTV | Seville |
Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3300 mm |