1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 1 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 282 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 2037 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 750 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 80 L |
