1982 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 25 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, 1982 Cadillac Eldorado (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 47 kg more than 1982 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2007 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, 2007 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | Eldorado | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2640 mm |
