1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 504 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Peugeot 504. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1971 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 Peugeot 504. 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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Peugeot 504. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Peugeot 504. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1971 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1971 Peugeot 504 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
Model | Eldorado | 504 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |