1981 BMW 745 vs. 1961 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 459 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, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1961 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 745 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
