1990 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (177 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2012 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2012 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Eldorado | Forester |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |