1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 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 276 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1767 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. 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 Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1957 Fiat 1100 has manual transmission. 1957 Fiat 1100 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 | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Fleetwood | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| 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 | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 38 L |
