1960 Cadillac 62 vs. 1960 BMW Isetta
To start off, both 1960 Cadillac 62 and 1960 BMW Isetta 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 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac 62 (197 HP) has 184 more horse power than 1960 BMW Isetta. (13 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW Isetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1840 kg more than 1960 BMW Isetta. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac 62 | 1960 BMW Isetta | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | Isetta |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 247 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 1 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 13 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 1 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 2300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 1510 mm |
