1956 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Cadillac Eldorado | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Eldorado | 356 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2110 mm |