1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1959 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,380 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1557 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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.
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1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1959 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Abarth | Cadillac |
Model | 1000 TC Corsa | DeVille |
Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 6380 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3310 mm |