1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 51 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 157 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (188 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 500 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eldorado | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6939 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2024 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 2731 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 4326 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 100 L |