2005 BMW 330 vs. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (401 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1962 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 330 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
