1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 19 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 392 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 917 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 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Eldorado | 917 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 446 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |