1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is newer by 62 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 17 kg more than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Cadillac 62 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | ActiveHybrid 3 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 10.2 |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2810 mm |
