1981 Buick Estate vs. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 2 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 1981 Buick Estate and 1979 Cadillac Eldorado are equipped with a 5,735 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Buick Estate.
Because 1981 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
