2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1968 Fiat 500
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,965 cc, 2006 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac CTS (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500.
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, 2006 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1968 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 499 cc |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 22 L |
