1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel GT would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1969 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel GT.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1969 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1969 Opel GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1969 Opel GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Opel |
Model | Fleetwood | GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2440 mm |