1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester is newer by 31 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 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (198 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 842 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (514 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Eldorado | Forester |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1398 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 60 L |
