1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1994 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1994 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 41 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, 1994 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 856 kg more than 1994 Mazda RX-7.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mazda RX-7. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1994 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1994 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1994 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Eldorado | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2430 mm |
