1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 55 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Eldorado | Charger |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
