1981 BMW 745 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 30 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, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1981 BMW 745.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 745 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |
