1969 Cadillac Calais vs. 1969 Lancia Fulvia

To start off, both 1969 Cadillac Calais and 1969 Lancia Fulvia were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1969 Lancia Fulvia. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1969 Lancia Fulvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1969 Lancia Fulvia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1969 Cadillac Calais is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Cadillac Calais. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Fulvia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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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1969 Cadillac Calais 1969 Lancia Fulvia
Make Cadillac Lancia
Model Calais Fulvia
Year Released 1969 1969
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7734 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 109.2 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 103.1 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2100 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 5730 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2340 mm