1963 Cadillac Sixty vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (582 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac Sixty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Sixty | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Sixty | 760 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |
