Dodge Charger (1971 – 1972) vs Cadillac Eldorado (1971 – 1978): specs compared
The Dodge Charger is the more powerful of the two, with up to 425 hp against 370 hp. It is the lighter car, from 1,515 kg against 2,850 kg. At 5,372 mm, the Cadillac Eldorado is 155 mm longer than the Dodge Charger.
| Specification |
Dodge
Charger
1971 – 1972
|
Cadillac
Eldorado
1971 – 1978
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1971 – 1972 | 1971 – 1978 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 17 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 431 hp | 370 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 664 Nm | 725 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | — |
| Top speed | — | 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.7 – 26.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,217 mm | 5,372 mm |
| Width | 2,009 mm | 2,032 mm |
| Height | 1,326 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 3,208 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,515 – 1,850 kg | 2,850 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.