1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 730.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 730 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
