1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 996 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Turbo | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3090 mm |
