1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. (244 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 480 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
Model | Eldorado | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 744 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2360 mm |