1984 Cadillac Seville vs. 1963 Fiat 500
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac Seville (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Fiat 500 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 1963 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1963 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1963 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Cadillac Seville | 1963 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Seville | 500 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 1950 mm |