1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2007 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 48 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 25 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti QX56. (320 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti QX56.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti QX56. (533 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti QX56.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Infiniti QX56 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Eldorado | QX56 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 106 L |
