1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 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 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 730 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 730 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3070 mm |
