1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 56 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (199 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (258 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | ATS |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.4 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
