1990 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (177 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 750 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. 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, 1990 Cadillac Eldorado (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Cadillac | Honda |
| Model | Eldorado | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2210 mm |
