1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 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 15 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G37. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G37. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 647 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G37. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Eldorado | G37 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 76 L |
