1995 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 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 114 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 317 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado. (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Eldorado | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Eldorado | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
