1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1995 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1995 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. 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 30 more horse power than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 1995 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
