1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1994 Subaru SVX
To start off, 1994 Subaru SVX is newer by 19 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, 1994 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 696 kg more than 1994 Subaru SVX.
Because 1994 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru SVX 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, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 1994 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Eldorado | SVX |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
