1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 1959 Fiat 2100
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 2100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 2100 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 2100. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 2100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 956 kg more than 1959 Fiat 2100. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 2100. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 2100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 1959 Fiat 2100 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Seville | 2100 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2052 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
