1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2003 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 830 kg more than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2003 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Eldorado | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2560 mm |
