1980 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, both 1980 Cadillac Eldorado and 1980 Buick Century were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Century 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 Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Eldorado | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Cadillac | Buick |
Model | Eldorado | Century |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3214 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |