1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1961 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1557 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Eldorado | 850 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2010 mm |
