1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 1600. (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1474 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1963 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1963 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 1600 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 2218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 3310 mm |
