1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 32 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, 2010 GMC Canyon (182 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2010 GMC Canyon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 GMC Canyon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Eldorado | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
