1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 400 kg more than 1966 Rover P5. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rover |
| Model | Eldorado | P5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
