2000 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. (155 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 534 kg more than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Cadillac Seville is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider has manual transmission. 2000 Alfa Romeo Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | Spider | Seville |
Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2910 mm |