2001 BMW 745 vs. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 745 | Eldorado |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 5423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 446 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3210 mm |