1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 823 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
| Model | 1200 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 68 L |
