1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2012 Acura ZDX is newer by 53 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 45 more horse power than 2012 Acura ZDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Acura ZDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 Acura ZDX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Acura ZDX will offer significantly more control. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Acura ZDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Acura ZDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Eldorado | ZDX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 79 L |
