1953 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 58 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, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (128 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 560 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. (446 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Cadillac Eldorado. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Cadillac Eldorado | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Eldorado | Z4 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5423 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4242 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2497 mm |