1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 42 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, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 785 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 1954 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 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Malibu, 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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1996 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Eldorado | Malibu |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |
