1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (187 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 450 kg more than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (710 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 710 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 96 L |
