1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 170 kg more than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. 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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |
