1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2004 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 26 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, 2004 Toyota 4Runner (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 310 kg more than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota 4Runner. (382 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
