1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, both 1968 Cadillac DeVille and 1968 Fiat 850 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | DeVille | 850 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6954 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 30 L |
