1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP) has 272 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1293 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1200. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 1200 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 | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | 62 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 583 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |