Cadillac Eldorado (1959 – 1966) vs Chrysler 300C (1957 – 1959): specs compared
The Chrysler 300C is the more powerful of the two, with up to 390 hp against 350 hp. It has the higher top speed: 211 km/h against 185 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,921 kg against 2,295 kg. At 5,715 mm, the Cadillac Eldorado is 147 mm longer than the Chrysler 300C. The Cadillac Eldorado dates from 1959 – 1966, the Chrysler 300C from 1957 – 1959.
| Specification |
Cadillac
Eldorado
1959 – 1966
|
Chrysler
300C
1957 – 1959
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1959 – 1966 | 1957 – 1959 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 350 hp | 381 – 395 hp |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 569 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.0 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 200 – 211 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 21.4 – 22.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,715 mm | 5,568 mm |
| Width | 2,040 mm | 2,002 mm |
| Height | 1,382 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,302 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,295 kg | 1,921 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.