1979 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 399 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (334 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1831 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3340 mm |
