1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 30 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 470 kg more than 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1984 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | Eldorado | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2610 mm |
