1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1951 GAZ M-20
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 835 kg more than 1951 GAZ M-20. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 GAZ M-20. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1951 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1951 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1951 GAZ M-20 | |
Make | Cadillac | GAZ |
Model | Eldorado | M-20 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2120 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |