1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 42 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, 2012 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. (244 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Titan 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, 2012 Nissan Titan 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Titan |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 4060 mm |
