1989 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Cadillac Seville.
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, 1989 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 159.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Cadillac Seville | 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Seville | 159 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |