1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 51 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 30 kg more than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2400 mm |
