1974 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,187 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (210 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 BMW 525. 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, 1974 Cadillac Eldorado (515 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Cadillac Eldorado | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 525 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8187 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 109.3 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 101 L | 70 L |
