1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1949 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. 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 150 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1949 Fiat 1500. 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 1949 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1949 Fiat 1500 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 Cadillac 62 | 1949 Fiat 1500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | 62 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 35 L |
