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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (197 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 385 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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1959 Cadillac 62 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | 62 | 6 series |
Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4897 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2856 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 70 L |