1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Nissan GT-R
To start off, 2013 Nissan GT-R is newer by 39 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (538 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (198 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 503 kg more than 2013 Nissan GT-R.
Because 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R 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, 2013 Nissan GT-R (628 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. (514 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Nissan GT-R | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | GT-R |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 538 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 514 Nm | 628 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 1737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 74 L |
