1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Vector M12
To start off, 1996 Vector M12 is newer by 35 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, 1996 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 500 kg more than 1996 Vector M12.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Vector M12. (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Vector M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 1996 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vector |
| Model | Eldorado | M12 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2750 mm |
