1998 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 350 kg more than 1998 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, 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado (519 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Eldorado | 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Eldorado | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 7446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 108 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 91 L |
