1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 25 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 875 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 @ 2700 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Eldorado | 505 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |
