1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1965 Fiat 500
To start off, 1965 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille 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 176 more horse power than 1965 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1965 Fiat 500. 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 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 500. (36 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 1965 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | DeVille | 500 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 38 L |
