1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 22 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Cadillac | Buick |
| Model | Eldorado | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2780 mm |
