1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 60 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, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 350 kg more than 2013 BMW M5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 2013 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Eldorado | M5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2889 mm |