1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1956 Fiat 1400 has manual transmission. 1956 Fiat 1400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Eldorado | 1400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |