1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2004 BMW 318
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1192 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2004 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Fleetwood | 318 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
