1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 48 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | CTS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
