1961 BMW 700 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, both 1961 BMW 700 and 1961 Cadillac Eldorado were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 700 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |
