1971 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2013 Infiniti FX is newer by 42 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, 2013 Infiniti FX (321 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 167 kg more than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Because 2013 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti FX 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti FX. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti FX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Eldorado | FX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8190 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 744 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2110 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2885 mm |
