1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M 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 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Eldorado | M |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2901 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |