1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1955 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1600. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600. 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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1600 | 1955 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 1600 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 5424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3290 mm |
