1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1996 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1403 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volkswagen Fusca. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1996 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 1996 Volkswagen Fusca 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 | 1996 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fleetwood | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2410 mm |
