1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1993 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 336 kg more than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Roadmaster | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 2190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3310 mm |
