1990 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 BMW X3
To start off, 2012 BMW X3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X3 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. (177 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X3 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X3 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | X3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2810 mm |
