1941 Cadillac 61 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 72 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 61 would be higher. At 5,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 61. (124 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 61 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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.
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1941 Cadillac 61 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | 61 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1941 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5276 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1650 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2660 mm |