1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 59 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 600 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | ATS |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
