1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 430 kg more than 2006 BMW 535.
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, 2006 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2006 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 535 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 141 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
