1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 459 kg more than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eldorado | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 5612 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1987 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1598 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3320 mm |
