1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 43 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, 2005 Infiniti M (335 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 339 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
Model | Eldorado | M |
Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |