1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1957 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1957 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Spider | 62 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3290 mm |