1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1959 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1959 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 600 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3300 mm |
