1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1978 Buick Century is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (141 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (140 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 740 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (250 Nm). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1978 Buick Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | Eldorado | Century |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 446 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 94.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2760 mm |