1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac CTS is newer by 35 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, 2013 Cadillac CTS (314 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 277 kg more than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2013 Cadillac CTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac CTS will offer significantly more control. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac CTS. (373 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | CTS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2880 mm |
