2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2001 Cadillac Seville and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Cadillac Seville (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (153 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 529 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. 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, 2001 Cadillac Seville (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. 2001 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Seville | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Cadillac | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Seville | 146 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |