1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Century would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 610 kg more than 1973 Toyota Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Century |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 487 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
