Chrysler 300C (1957) vs Cadillac Eldorado (1957 – 1959): specs compared
The Chrysler 300C is the more powerful of the two, with up to 390 hp against 330 hp. At 5,568 mm, the Chrysler 300C is 74 mm longer than the Cadillac Eldorado.
| Specification |
Chrysler
300C
1957
|
Cadillac
Eldorado
1957 – 1959
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1957 | 1957 – 1959 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 381 – 395 hp | 330 hp |
| Torque | 569 – 570 Nm | 542 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 9.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 201 – 204 km/h | — |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 22.6 – 23.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,568 mm | 5,494 mm |
| Width | 2,002 mm | 1,989 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,991 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.