1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 702 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Eldorado | Avalon |
Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |