1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 475 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2003 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Cadillac | Vauxhall |
| Model | Eldorado | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2800 mm |
