1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1982 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,079 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (170 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1982 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 550 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Because 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Seville, 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 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (283 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Cadillac Seville. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Cadillac Seville. 1982 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1982 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Giulietta | Seville |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 4079 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |