1980 BMW 628 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1980 BMW 628.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 628 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
