1992 Alfa Romeo 155 vs. 1992 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 and 1992 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,894 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 240 kg more than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. 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, 1992 Cadillac DeVille (373 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Alfa Romeo 155. 1992 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 has manual transmission. 1992 Alfa Romeo 155 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Alfa Romeo 155 | 1992 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 155 | DeVille |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2820 mm |