1987 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1987 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1987 Cadillac Eldorado and 1987 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 148 kg more than 1987 Cadillac DeVille. 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, 1987 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Cadillac Eldorado | 1987 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Cadillac | Cadillac |
| Model | Eldorado | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4080 cc | 4087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
