1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1970 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 11 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 288 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Consorte. 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.
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1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1970 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | Cadillac | Daihatsu |
Model | Eldorado | Consorte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 43 L |