1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 1975 Mazda 616 is newer by 16 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 266 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1975 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Eldorado | 616 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2480 mm |
