2002 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Eldorado (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (160 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 285 kg more than 2002 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Cadillac Eldorado (407 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. 2002 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Cadillac Eldorado | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
Model | Eldorado | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 343 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |