2003 Cadillac XLR vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2003 Cadillac XLR is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac XLR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac XLR (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac XLR weights approximately 735 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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 XLR (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac XLR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac XLR | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | XLR | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 37 L |
