1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1982 Toyota Soarer 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 210 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Soarer. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
