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Cadillac Eldorado vs. Lexus LS 400

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Starting MSRP
$42,130
$54,005
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
18 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower
275 hp
290 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
275 @ 5600
290 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V8
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
300 @ 4000
300 @ 4000
Displacement
4.6L/279
4.0L/242
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
18 City / 27 Hwy
18 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
12.5 qts
11.4 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Front Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P225/60SR16
P225/60R16
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 7.0 in
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
16 x 7.0 in
Spare Tire Size
T125/70R15
P225/60R16
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P225/60SR16
P225/60R16

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Elec level control
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Elec level control
Double Wishbone

Steering

Steering comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Steering Type
Pwr
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
42 ft
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
40 ft
35 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
19

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
58 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
6 in
Length, Overall
201 in
197 in
Height, Overall
54 in
57 in
Second Hip Room
56 in
57 in
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
14 ft³
Front Leg Room
43 in
44 in
Passenger Volume
100 ft³
102 ft³
Second Leg Room
36 in
37 in
Liftover Height
29 in
27 in
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
62 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
62 in
Wheelbase
108 in
112 in
Second Shoulder Room
58 in
57 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Hip Room
58 in
57 in
Second Head Room
38 in
37 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
76 in
72 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs
150 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,814 lbs
3,890 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
19 gal
23 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
770
582

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2002 Cadillac Eldorado2000 Lexus LS 400
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.9 x 1.3 in
12.3 x 1.10 in
Brake ABS System
Yes
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.1 x 0.4 in
12.1 x 0.63 in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado or the 2000 Lexus LS 400?

The 2000 Lexus LS 400 is more reliable than the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2000 LS 400 versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2002 Eldorado.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado or the 2000 Lexus LS 400?

The 2002 Cadillac Eldorado and the 2000 Lexus LS 400 both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado or the 2000 Lexus LS 400?

The 2002 Cadillac Eldorado is cheaper than the 2000 Lexus LS 400 with a $42,130 starting MSRP versus a $54,005 starting MSRP.

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