1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1973 Chrysler Valiant
To start off, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Valiant (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Valiant should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 720 kg more than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Valiant. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1973 Chrysler Valiant | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chrysler |
| Model | Eldorado | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1450 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 |
