1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 35 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, 2013 Infiniti G (338 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti G should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 315 kg more than 2013 Infiniti G.
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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti G. (362 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Cadillac | Infiniti |
| Model | Eldorado | G |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4657 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2850 mm |
