1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 181.
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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 181 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fleetwood | 181 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2410 mm |
