1954 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 58 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, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 BMW 650.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 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 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 650 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2855 mm |
