1980 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1980 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 1980 Cadillac Eldorado and 1980 Nissan Patrol 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 49 more horse power than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1980 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 355 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 1980 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Patrol 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, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Patrol. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1980 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Patrol will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Eldorado | 1980 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |
