1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Eldorado | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
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 | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |