1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1959 Fiat 1800 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 239 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1357 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1800 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1800 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 | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Fleetwood | 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 37 L |