1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC 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 Lexus SC (290 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 390 kg more than 2004 Lexus SC.
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 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lexus |
| Model | Eldorado | SC |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
