1958 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 1 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. Both 1958 Cadillac Eldorado and 1957 Cadillac Eldorado are equipped with a 5,980 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Eldorado (204 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (185 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Eldorado 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.
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1958 Cadillac Eldorado | 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Eldorado | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1958 | 1957 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 5980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3300 mm |