1959 BMW 502 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1959 BMW 502 and 1959 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1959 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1959 BMW 502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 502 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 BMW 502 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 502 | 62 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |