1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Eldorado | Golf |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2580 mm |
