1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 345 kg more than 1992 BMW 850.
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.
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1960 Cadillac DeVille | 1992 BMW 850 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | DeVille | 850 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2135 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 52 L |