2003 Cadillac CTS vs. 1959 Fiat 600
To start off, 2003 Cadillac CTS is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 600 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 159 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 600. (20 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 Fiat 600. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS | 1959 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | 600 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2597 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 38 L |
