2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1962 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (208 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 585 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (590 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (441 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1962 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | 8C Competizione | DeVille |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
