1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1961 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Cabriolet 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1961 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Fleetwood | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 37 L |
