1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen
To start off, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is newer by 46 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 13,600 cc (16 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,001 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 676 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen (1,356 Nm) has 813 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (543 Nm). This means 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2003 Cadillac V Sixteen | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | V Sixteen |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 13600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 1001 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 1356 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3560 mm |
