1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1997 Tatra T700
To start off, 1997 Tatra T700 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 128 more horse power than 1997 Tatra T700. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1997 Tatra T700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 732 kg more than 1997 Tatra T700. 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 Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Tatra T700. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Tatra T700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1997 Tatra T700 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Tatra |
| Model | Fleetwood | T700 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 3140 mm |
