2001 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2001 BMW 750 is newer by 42 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 23 more horse power than 2001 BMW 750. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 595 kg more than 2001 BMW 750. 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 2001 BMW 750. (490 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 750 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3310 mm |
