1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1971 McLaren M14
To start off, both 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood and 1971 McLaren M14 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 McLaren M14 (420 HP @ 9200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 McLaren M14 should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood.
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. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1971 McLaren M14 has manual transmission. 1971 McLaren M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1971 McLaren M14 | |
Make | Cadillac | McLaren |
Model | Fleetwood | M14 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |