1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 580 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 (710 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (339 Nm). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Eldorado | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.3 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 64 L |
