1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 601 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Because 1970 Pontiac GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Eldorado | GTO |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |
