1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (481 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (624 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Porsche |
| Model | Eldorado | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 481 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2360 mm |
