1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1957 Abarth 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1307 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 500 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 478 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3210 mm |
