1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 600 and 1961 Cadillac Eldorado were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1535 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 600 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
