1993 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 4,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Eldorado (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2013 BMW X5. (261 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1993 Cadillac Eldorado.
Because 2013 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Cadillac Eldorado. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | X5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4571 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2197 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1776 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
