1995 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 178 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 1995 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Eldorado | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Eldorado | Passat |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
