1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 54 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 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 218 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac 62. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4896 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
