1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1957 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Porsche 356 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Porsche 356. (120 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Porsche 356. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1957 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1957 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 1957 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 356 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2110 mm |
