1986 BMW 735 vs. 1960 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1986 BMW 735 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 609 kg more than 1986 BMW 735.
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, 1960 Cadillac Brougham (591 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (310 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 1960 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 735 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1986 | 1960 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 591 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |