1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1963 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600. 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1963 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 1600 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 79 L |
