1978 BMW 725 vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 725 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3300 mm |
