1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 59 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 496 kg more than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Eldorado | Yukon |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2946 mm |