1982 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 183 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 1982 Cadillac Eldorado (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Eldorado | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Eldorado | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
