1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Fiat 1800

To start off, both 1959 Cadillac 62 and 1959 Fiat 1800 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 122 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 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 1959 Fiat 1800
Make Cadillac Fiat
Model 62 1800
Year Released 1959 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6382 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 75 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2125 kg 1215 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 38 L


 

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