1960 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 53 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, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 605 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 53 L |
