2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (450 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 62 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3300 mm |
