1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 51 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 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1962 Cadillac 62. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. (447 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | 62 | ActiveHybrid 7 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
