1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 750 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993.
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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 993 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2280 mm |
