1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 518 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Eldorado | Defender |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 360 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |