1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2006 BMW 535
To start off, 2006 BMW 535 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2006 BMW 535.
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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 535. (560 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2006 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
