1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 43 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Eldorado | S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| 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 Length | 5720 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
