1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1333 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1600. 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. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1600 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 1600 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3380 mm |
