1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1970 Fiat 130
To start off, 1970 Fiat 130 is newer by 11 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 162 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 618 kg more than 1970 Fiat 130. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 130. (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1970 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | 62 | 130 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
