1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Acura MDX
To start off, 2011 Acura MDX is newer by 37 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, 2011 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (198 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 176 kg more than 2011 Acura MDX.
Because 2011 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura MDX 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Acura MDX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Acura |
| Model | Eldorado | MDX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 79 L |
