1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2011 BMW X5
To start off, 2011 BMW X5 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Because 2011 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW X5. (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2011 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Fleetwood | X5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 85 L |
