1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 36 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, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 49 kg more than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder. (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
Model | Eldorado | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8187 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 80 L |