1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 38 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL (311 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL. (360 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Eldorado | SL |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8187 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 80 L |