1981 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 94 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. (358 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3200 mm |
