1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2011 Maybach Landaulet is newer by 52 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, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (620 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Cadillac | Maybach |
| Model | Eldorado | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 620 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 110 L |
