1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 430 kg more than 1983 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Alfa 6 | Seville |
Year Released | 1983 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |