1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1997 Mazda Midge

To start off, 1997 Mazda Midge is newer by 26 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) has 278 more horse power than 1997 Mazda Midge. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1257 kg more than 1997 Mazda Midge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Mazda Midge, 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda Midge. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda Midge has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda Midge 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.

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