1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 34 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder (526 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 526 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2860 mm |
