1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1952 Fiat 1400
To start off, 1961 Cadillac 62 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP) has 154 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1400. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1952 Fiat 1400. 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 62 (582 Nm) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1952 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | 62 | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 43 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |
