1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 BMW Z4
To start off, 2009 BMW Z4 is newer by 55 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, 2009 BMW Z4 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 BMW Z4.
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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2500 mm |
