1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 795 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | SZ | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
