1981 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1999 Honda Insight
To start off, 1999 Honda Insight is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Cadillac Eldorado (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 790 kg more than 1999 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Cadillac Eldorado (358 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Eldorado | 1999 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Eldorado | Insight |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
