1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1617 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1957 Abarth 500 has manual transmission. 1957 Abarth 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 500 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 82 L |
