1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2006 Honda Insight is newer by 47 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 272 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight 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 | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Eldorado | Insight |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |
