1976 BMW 633 vs. 1942 Cadillac 60
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,671 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1976 BMW 633.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1942 Cadillac 60 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 633 | 60 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 5671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3230 mm |
