1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight 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 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 920 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Eldorado | Insight |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2550 mm |