2009 BMW 318 vs. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 56 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, 2009 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 BMW 318.
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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1953 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 318 | Eldorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 148 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 446 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3210 mm |