1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 50 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | STS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
