1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1202 is newer by 9 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1202. 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Skoda |
| Model | Eldorado | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 30 L |
