1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 54 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 60 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (265 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335.
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, 2011 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 335 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| 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 | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
