1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 886 kg more than 1988 Nissan Vanette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Nissan Vanette 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 1988 Nissan Vanette. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2080 mm |
