1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga 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 5 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 827 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. 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 Kia Venga, 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Kia Venga | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Eldorado | Venga |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1343 kg |