1974 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado

To start off, both 1974 BMW Touring and 1974 Cadillac Eldorado were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (198 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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1974 BMW Touring 1974 Cadillac Eldorado
Make BMW Cadillac
Model Touring Eldorado
Year Released 1974 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1572 cc 8191 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 2275 kg
Vehicle Length 4120 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 2030 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3220 mm


 

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