1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 26 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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 801 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1985 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1985 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
Model | Eldorado | Countach |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5167 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 448 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 298 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1494 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 110 L |