1998 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1023 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Eldorado | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Cadillac | Land Rover |
| Model | Eldorado | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2788 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 88 L |
