1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1957 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1957 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Turbo | 62 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3290 mm |
