2009 BMW 125 vs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado

To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125.

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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 125 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
Make BMW Cadillac
Model 125 Eldorado
Year Released 2009 1957
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2497 cc 5973 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 215 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 250 Nm 543 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4370 mm 5500 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 3210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 75 L


 

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