1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1969 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1969 Isuzu 117. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1969 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Isuzu |
| Model | Eldorado | 117 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 58 L |
