1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, both 1978 Cadillac Eldorado and 1978 Peugeot 305 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305. 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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (132 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Peugeot |
| Model | Eldorado | 305 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 1548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2750 mm |
