1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 54 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (630 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Eldorado | E |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2650 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 | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
