1987 BMW 750 vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (451 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
