1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1942 Lancia Aprilia
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1942 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1942 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1942 Lancia Aprilia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Fleetwood | Aprilia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2760 mm |