1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1984 Toyota Celica is newer by 25 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 230 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1984 Toyota Celica. 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2620 mm |
