2007 Cadillac STS vs. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2007 Cadillac STS is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac STS | 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
Model | STS | Eldorado |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 5423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 446 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3210 mm |