1996 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 14 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 340 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado (406 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Eldorado | Highlander |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |