1980 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2000 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2000 Subaru Legacy 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, 2000 Subaru Legacy 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Eldorado | 2000 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
Model | Eldorado | Legacy |
Year Released | 1980 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |