1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1959 Opel Rekord
To start off, both 1959 Cadillac Eldorado and 1959 Opel Rekord 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.
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. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1959 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1959 Opel Rekord 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 | 1959 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Cadillac | Opel |
| Model | Eldorado | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1620 mm |
