1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 324 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | Eldorado | Escalade |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 117 L |