1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1958 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP) has 322 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1200.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1200. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1200. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1958 Fiat 1200 has manual transmission. 1958 Fiat 1200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1958 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Fleetwood | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 37 L |
