2005 Alfa Romeo 166 vs. 1985 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1985 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 59 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 166.
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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Cadillac Seville. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Cadillac Seville. 1985 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 166 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alfa Romeo 166 | 1985 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
Model | 166 | Seville |
Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 4080 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |