1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (198 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 534 kg more than 2010 Toyota Venza. 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Venza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 67 L |
