1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2000 BMW 330
To start off, 2000 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2000 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
