Eldorado or Seville? Your Thoughts Wanted

[OldCadTech]

IIRC it was an option and not a popular one.

The fuel injected ones were few and far between, plus the injection system was a nightmare to work on. The pin-out box was about the size of a Fiat.

[BodybyFisher]

6 minutes ago, OldCadTech said:

IIRC it was an option and not a popular one.

The fuel injected ones were few and far between, plus the injection system was a nightmare to work on. The pin-out box was about the size of a Fiat.

[OldCadTech]

@caddyfan16 Have you thought about the RWD Brougham? with the 350ci

Edited July 28, 2016 by OldCadTech

[caddyfan16]

I haven't.   What years would you suggest?

[rockfangd]

I would choose the Eldo. But you could also think about both. A saturday driver, and a sunday driver

[OldCadTech]

1990–1992: 5.7L (350 cu in) They were the bullet-proof years IMO.

[caddyfan16]

Thank you.  I'm a little discouraged but glad to have the input on the car I had originally wanted.   I'll definitely give these a search.     Thanks again

[OldCadTech]

OMG don't tell @BodybyFisher I forgot something  but the Brougham name was later dropped and the Fleetwood went to 1994. They were excellent choices as well. I like the front end look better on the 1994.

Amazing what "hits" the memory banks once the cobwebs are knocked down.

 

[BodybyFisher]

KHE is also a fan of the Brougham.  I believe he has one.  I like the 5.7 engine that you can modify, I saw one with a Corvette ram intake on it

 

[Cadillac Jim]

The Eldorado had a FI engine rated at 190 hp @3800 RPM (320 lb-ft @2000 RPM), versus 180 hp @4000 RPM (320 lb-ft @2400 RPM) for the carbureted engine.  Looks like noticeably more guts on the top end.

The HT4100 in the 1985 Seville is rated at 135 hp @4400 RPM (200 lb-ft @2200 RPM).

Since the 0-60 mph time is reported at 12.9 seconds for the 1985 Seville with the HT4100 versus 13.4 seconds for the 1977 Eldorado (see Bruce's post above) the Seville is the clear winner there.  I think that these numbers are different enough to be a pretty clear advantage for the Seville.  The published lb/hp ratings seem to show that the Eldorado will have the advantage at highway speeds, though.  Neither will be much of a performer at any speed compared to any modern V6, though.

I started out thinking that the Eldorado with its 425 and Eldo styling was a clear choice, but after thinking things through, I would prefer the Seville for a long Friday commute and weekends.

If the HT4100 bothers you, well, my personal viewpoint is that cars more than 20 years old *will* have maintenance problems and you *will* find yourself rebuilding an engine, transmission, differential/axle, suspension, or similar project over time.  I think that renewing an HT4100 is not a particularly daunting prospect.