1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 295 kg more than 2012 BMW X3.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | X3 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
