1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2007 Seat Altea is newer by 33 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 30 more horse power than 2007 Seat Altea. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 794 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 (514 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Cadillac | Seat |
| Model | Eldorado | Altea |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 55 L |
