1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra 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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 416 kg more than 2011 Nissan Xterra. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
