1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 33 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 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (185 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 575 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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.
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1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eldorado | 500 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2810 mm |