1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 455 kg more than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. 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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Buick Roadmaster. (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Roadmaster | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
