1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2001 BMW Z3. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 940 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (237 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |
