1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 40 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 283 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1999 Mahindra CL. 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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1999 Mahindra CL has manual transmission. 1999 Mahindra CL 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mahindra |
| Model | Eldorado | CL |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2040 mm |
