1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 57 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, 2011 BMW 120 (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 785 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 120 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 120 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 120 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
