1994 Alpina B 12 vs. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1994 Alpina B 12 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 380 kg more than 1994 Alpina B 12.
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, 1994 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm). This means 1994 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1994 Alpina B 12 has manual transmission. 1994 Alpina B 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Alpina B 12 | 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Alpina | Cadillac |
Model | B 12 | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1994 | 1954 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 446 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |