1965 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 1617 kg more than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat Cabriolet | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
| Make | Fiat | Cadillac |
| Model | Cabriolet | ESCALADE |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2947 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 98 L |
