1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (204 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1979 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Cadillac | Toyota |
| Model | Eldorado | Celica |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8192 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2640 mm |
