1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 805 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 1960 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 120 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 53 L |
