1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 16 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 195 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (543 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 917 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
