1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 60 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, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 127 kg more than 2011 BMW 335.
Because 2011 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 will offer significantly more control. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2761 mm |
