1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1963 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1963 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 1963 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 700 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 79 L |
