1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, both 1960 Cadillac Eldorado and 1960 Steyr 500 were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1704 kg more than 1960 Steyr 500. 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Eldorado 1960 Steyr 500
Make Cadillac Steyr
Model Eldorado 500
Year Released 1960 1960
Engine Size 6389 cc 489 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 19 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 32 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2190 kg 486 kg
Vehicle Length 5670 mm 2970 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1330 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 1850 mm


 

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