2001 Buick Century vs. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2001 Buick Century is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2001 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Buick Century. 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, 1976 Cadillac Eldorado (487 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Century | 1976 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Buick | Cadillac |
| Model | Century | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 8192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 109.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.2:1 |
| 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 | 1520 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3210 mm |
