1957 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, both 1957 AC Aceca and 1957 Cadillac Eldorado were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (185 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1296 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3300 mm |
