1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (243 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 881 kg more than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2009 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (327 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Eldorado | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2680 mm |
