1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1983 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1983 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 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 192 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Silvia.
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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Silvia. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Silvia has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Silvia 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 | 1983 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2440 mm |
