1980 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 32 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 119 kg more than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Cadillac | Subaru |
| Model | Eldorado | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2750 mm |
