1995 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 14 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 181 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 943 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1995 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
Model | Eldorado | Defender |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 405 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |