1960 BMW 501 vs. 1960 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1960 BMW 501 and 1960 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 790 kg more than 1960 BMW 501.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 501 | 1960 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 501 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
