2005 BMW 740 vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 46 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 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 360 kg more than 2005 BMW 740. 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 @ 3400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 740 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
