1980 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado

To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 570 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.

Compare all specifications:

1980 Buick Electra 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
Make Buick Cadillac
Model Electra Eldorado
Year Released 1980 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5032 cc 6382 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 138 HP 345 HP
Engine RPM 3200 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 325 Nm 590 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 2295 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1970 mm 2050 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 3310 mm


 

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