1987 BMW 324 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 26 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 870 kg more than 1987 BMW 324. 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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 324 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
