1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1979 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 22 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 291 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen 1302.
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 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen 1302. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1979 Volkswagen 1302 has manual transmission. 1979 Volkswagen 1302 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1979 Volkswagen 1302 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Eldorado | 1302 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
