1958 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 401 kg more than 1958 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 | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Eldorado | Phantom |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 6230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2591 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 6050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3690 mm |