1979 Buick Century vs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Century | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 5973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
