1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster 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 120 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (225 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Eldorado | Boxster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |