1976 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 36 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 (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1094 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Eldorado | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8192 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2310 kg | 1216 kg |