2008 BMW 320 vs. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. (141 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1954 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 590 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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, 1954 Cadillac Eldorado (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1954 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 320 | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
