1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2003 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2003 Infiniti FX is newer by 42 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, 2003 Infiniti FX (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 Infiniti FX.
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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Infiniti FX. (366 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2003 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Eldorado | FX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2860 mm |
