1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1963 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 550 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1963 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | Alfa 6 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3300 mm |
