1978 BMW M1 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 17 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, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 830 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | M1 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 75 L |
