2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400.
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, 2007 Cadillac CTS (263 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac CTS | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
