1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1963 Abarth 700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1963 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 700 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
| Model | 700 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |
