1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Eldorado | 850 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| 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 | 141 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2040 mm |
