1981 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 29 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 114 kg more than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Cadillac Eldorado (358 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2789 mm |
