1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 1956 Fiat 1900
To start off, both 1956 Cadillac 6239D and 1956 Fiat 1900 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1900. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 780 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1900. 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. 1956 Cadillac 6239D has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1900 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1900 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac 6239D will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 1956 Fiat 1900 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | 6239D | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2660 mm |
