1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1967 Fiat 850
To start off, 1967 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1393 kg more than 1967 Fiat 850. 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 1967 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1967 Fiat 850 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 | 1967 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | 62 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 732 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 30 L |
