1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 41 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. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1143 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | Fleetwood | iOn |
Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 3395 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1475 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2550 mm |