1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 935 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (459 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2355 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |
