1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 1971 Cadillac Eldorado (744 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1971 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Park Avenue | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 8190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 744 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 109.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
