1972 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1972 Cadillac Eldorado. (223 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1972 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 496 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger 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, 1972 Cadillac Eldorado (521 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Eldorado | Charger |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8190 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1724 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 72 L |
