1987 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 165 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 1987 Cadillac Eldorado (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Eldorado | Sportage |
Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4080 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |