1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1981 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (244 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Carina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2510 mm |
