1995 BMW 525 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1995 BMW 525 is newer by 34 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, 1995 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 BMW 525.
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) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 525 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3300 mm |
