1996 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2012 Honda Pilot is newer by 16 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 51 more horse power than 2012 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Pilot weights approximately 237 kg more than 1996 Cadillac Eldorado.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Eldorado | Pilot |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1847 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2774 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |