1997 BMW 850 vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 350 kg more than 1997 BMW 850. 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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 850 | Eldorado |
Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3310 mm |