1970 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. (244 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 2009 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1970 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | Eldorado | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 744 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3009 mm |