1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1957 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1957 Cadillac Eldorado and 1957 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1957 Citroen DS. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1957 Citroen DS.
Because 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Citroen DS. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1957 Citroen DS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Citroen |
| Model | Eldorado | DS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
