1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 is newer by 42 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, 2004 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 242 kg more than 2004 Chrysler 300.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Eldorado | 300 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6057 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
