1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1955 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Beetle 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 307 more horse power than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1555 kg more than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. 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 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1955 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
Model | Eldorado | Beetle |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 64 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |