1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 46 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 110 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 100 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Eldorado | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 96 L |