1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (315 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 16 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
Model | Eldorado | Silverado |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5847 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 98 L |