1981 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Nissan Juke
To start off, 2013 Nissan Juke is newer by 32 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, 2013 Nissan Juke (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Juke should accelerate faster than 1981 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 189 kg more than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Because 2013 Nissan Juke 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, 2013 Nissan Juke 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Juke. (240 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1981 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Juke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Nissan Juke | |
| Make | Cadillac | Nissan |
| Model | Eldorado | Juke |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6030 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 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 | 1441 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4125 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
