2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander. (270 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 187 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 (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Highlander. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
