1969 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser (256 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 107 kg more than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 1969 Cadillac Eldorado (710 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7732 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
