1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 57 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 840 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3710 mm |
