2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 1951 Fiat 1400
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (263 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1951 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1951 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 505 kg more than 1951 Fiat 1400. 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS (343 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS | 1951 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
| Model | CTS | 1400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
