1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 54 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 774 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (819 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Eldorado | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 819 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1521 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4476 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 68 L |
