1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 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 269 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona. 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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Corona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| 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 | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2440 mm |
