1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 53 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 128 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Eldorado | 525 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |