1981 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2010 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 29 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, 2010 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 295 kg more than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Because 2010 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki SX4 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, 1981 Cadillac Eldorado (358 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Suzuki |
| Model | Eldorado | SX4 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4135 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2499 mm |
