1979 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2005 Toyota Highlander is newer by 26 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, 2005 Toyota Highlander (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (365 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (328 Nm). This means 1979 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
