1958 BMW 501 vs. 1958 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1958 BMW 501 and 1958 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,979 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac 62 (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1958 BMW 501. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 501 | 1958 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 501 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 5979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |
