2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain 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 (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Terrain weights approximately 2 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Eldorado | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2858 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
