1983 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1984 Cadillac DeVille

To start off, 1984 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 4,085 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV (154 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 440 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV.

Because 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac DeVille, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. (203 Nm). This means 1984 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV. 1984 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV 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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