1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1973 Fiat 128
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 128 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 122 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1973 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1973 Fiat 128 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | Fleetwood | 128 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1116 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2230 mm |
