1998 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 15 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. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 491 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado. (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Cadillac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Eldorado | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
