1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac Eldorado and 1959 Alvis TD were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 228 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 870 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD. 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 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1959 Alvis TD | |
Make | Cadillac | Alvis |
Model | Eldorado | TD |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |