1963 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1969 Chevrolet Vega

To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine.

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.

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1963 Cadillac Fleetwood 1969 Chevrolet Vega
Make Cadillac Chevrolet
Model Fleetwood Vega
Year Released 1963 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6390 cc 2287 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 81 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5670 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2480 mm