1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 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 245 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1955 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1955 Porsche 356 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 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Eldorado | 356 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 52 L |