1997 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1997 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1997 Cadillac Eldorado and 1997 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 774 kg more than 1997 Mazda 121. 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, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 121. 1997 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1997 Mazda 121 has manual transmission. 1997 Mazda 121 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Eldorado | 1997 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mazda |
| Model | Eldorado | 121 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 405 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
