1980 Buick Electra vs. 1995 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 75 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.
Because 1980 Buick Electra 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 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Electra | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
