1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2011 BMW 550.
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, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2011 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2140 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
