2000 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. (290 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 492 kg more than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 760 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado. (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Cadillac Eldorado | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Eldorado | 760 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
