1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 365 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (591 Nm). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Cadillac Brougham | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Brougham | M6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 591 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
