1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Because 2004 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2800 mm |
