1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164.
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, 1980 Cadillac Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 164. 1980 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 1989 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Seville | 164 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |