1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2003 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2003 Subaru Forester 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 8 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 830 kg more than 2003 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2003 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Eldorado | Forester |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2530 mm |
