1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 25 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 174 more horse power than 1982 Porsche 944. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1982 Porsche 944.
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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Porsche 944. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1982 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1982 Porsche 944 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 | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 944 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
