1958 Abarth Renault vs. 1958 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, both 1958 Abarth Renault and 1958 Cadillac Sixty were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Sixty (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1958 Abarth Renault. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth Renault. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1958 Abarth Renault. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth Renault | 1958 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | Renault | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3390 mm |
