2005 BMW 535 vs. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2005 BMW 535 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 535 (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 440 kg more than 2005 BMW 535.
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, 1953 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 535. (345 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 535 | 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 535 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |
