1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 132 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2008 BMW 320 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | 62 | 320 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2730 mm |