1973 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. (223 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 473 kg more than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado. (522 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Eldorado | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 119 L |
