1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1961 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1963 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1961 Fiat 1300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | DeVille | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76.1 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |
