1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1964 Vauxhall Victor

To start off, 1964 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. 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 153 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. 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 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Vauxhall Victor.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Cadillac Eldorado 1964 Vauxhall Victor
Make Cadillac Vauxhall
Model Eldorado Victor
Year Released 1960 1964
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6389 cc 1596 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 210 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 590 Nm 116 Nm
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 79.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.4 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2190 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 5670 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 45 L


 

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