1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 59 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, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2670 mm |
