1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 30 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (175 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 695 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 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) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. (250 Nm). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz C. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2004 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2004 Mercedes-Benz C 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.
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1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eldorado | C |
Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8187 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 62 L |