1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1950 Fiat 500
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1962 kg more than 1950 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. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1950 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1950 Fiat 500 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 | 1950 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Fleetwood | 500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 569 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 3250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
