1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (60 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (69 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1958 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1958 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 750 | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
Model | 750 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3090 mm |