1980 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 380 kg more than 1996 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Cadillac Eldorado (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Accord 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 | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Cadillac | Honda |
Model | Eldorado | Accord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |