1996 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2008 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2008 Nissan Titan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2008 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan 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, 2008 Nissan Titan (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. (406 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Cadillac Eldorado | 2008 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Titan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
