1989 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1987 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Seville (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 610 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Cadillac Seville (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. (113 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 33. 1987 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo 33 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1987 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 33 | Seville |
Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1351 cc | 4129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |