1975 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 38 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 746 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | ATS |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
