1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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 97 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 870 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (148 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.

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