1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 36 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 356 kg more than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Eldorado | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2891 mm |
