1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1995 Caterham 21
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 35 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 72 more horse power than 1995 Caterham 21. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1542 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21. 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham 21. (156 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 1995 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Caterham |
| Model | Eldorado | 21 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
