1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 530 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 330 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
