1971 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 376 kg more than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Eldorado | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8190 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
