1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, both 1961 Cadillac 62 and 1961 Fiat Cabriolet were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1149 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. 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 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (135 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | 62 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 37 L |
