2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 1973 Fiat 850
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Cadillac CTS | 1973 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | 850 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5664 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2040 mm |
