2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1981 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 637 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 GMC Suburban. (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado | 1981 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Eldorado | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3300 mm |
