1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 2200 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 2200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 2200 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2160 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3310 mm |
