1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 28 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 63 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Eldorado | Discovery |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 744 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |