1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1982 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corsa is newer by 23 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 277 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1982 Toyota Corsa. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1982 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
