1985 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1985 Buick LeSabre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1979 Cadillac Eldorado (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick LeSabre. (329 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | LeSabre | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3798 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2900 mm |
