1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1990 Alpine A 610 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Alpine A 610 (248 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 486 kg more than 1990 Alpine A 610.
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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alpine A 610. (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alpine A 610. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1990 Alpine A 610 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine A 610 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alpine | Cadillac |
Model | A 610 | Seville |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 372 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |