1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 52 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (548 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 136 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS-V.
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, 2013 Cadillac CTS-V (747 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 548 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 747 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92 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 | 1994 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
