2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (270 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q5 weights approximately 207 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 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, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Audi |
| Model | Eldorado | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
