1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1980 Cadillac Seville is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. Both 1980 Cadillac Seville and 1979 Cadillac Eldorado are equipped with a 5,735 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
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 Seville (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1980 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Cadillac Seville | 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Seville | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
