1959 BMW 700 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1959 BMW 700 is newer by 8 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1092 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 700 | 62 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 5422 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 423 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 92.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3210 mm |