1956 Cadillac 6239D vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (285 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Cadillac 6239D should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 575 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Cadillac 6239D | 2007 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 6239D | 318 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 63 L |
