1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 44 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, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 215 kg more than 1998 GMC Safari.
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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 1998 GMC Safari | |
Make | Cadillac | GMC |
Model | Eldorado | Safari |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |