1962 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 1169 kg more than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
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, 1962 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (135 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Sixty | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Sixty | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
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 Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 37 L |