1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Toyota Century is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. 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 198 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Century. (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1972 Toyota Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Eldorado | Century |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |