1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, both 1975 Cadillac Eldorado and 1975 Pontiac Trans Am were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 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 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. 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, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. (434 Nm). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Cadillac | Pontiac |
| Model | Eldorado | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |
