1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1975 Datsun 260Z
To start off, 1975 Datsun 260Z is newer by 21 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, 1975 Datsun 260Z (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Datsun 260Z should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1975 Datsun 260Z.
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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Datsun 260Z. (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Datsun 260Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1975 Datsun 260Z | |
| Make | Cadillac | Datsun |
| Model | Eldorado | 260Z |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2310 mm |
