1973 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1973 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, both 1973 Cadillac Eldorado and 1973 Chrysler Valiant were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Cadillac Eldorado (223 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 820 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Chrysler Valiant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Chrysler Valiant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1973 Cadillac Eldorado (522 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (318 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Cadillac Eldorado | 1973 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Eldorado | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
