1973 BMW Touring vs. 1997 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 735 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Cadillac Eldorado (405 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1997 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Touring | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
