1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 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 300 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1653 kg more than 1961 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1961 Abarth 700 has manual transmission. 1961 Abarth 700 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:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 700 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 7725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3380 mm |
