2006 BMW 750 vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2006 BMW 750 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 BMW 750.
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, 1961 Cadillac Eldorado (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 750 | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
