1986 Buick Estate vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 245 kg more than 1986 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Estate | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3300 mm |
