1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 41 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 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 860 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (590 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper 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 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Eldorado | Viper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 8357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 979 Nm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 350 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 | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
