1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1997 Lexus GS
To start off, 1997 Lexus GS is newer by 44 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, 1997 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 448 kg more than 1997 Lexus GS.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 1997 Lexus GS | |
Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
Model | Eldorado | GS |
Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1722 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |