2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1958 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 750 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100. 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, 2003 Cadillac CTS (245 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1958 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
