1960 Abarth 700 vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 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 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1218 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (232 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 700 | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 700 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
