1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 1962 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1678 kg more than 1962 Fiat 500. 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 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1962 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1962 Fiat 500 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 | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | 62 | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |
