1990 BMW 320 vs. 1957 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac 62 (267 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320.
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. 1957 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 320 | 1957 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 320 | 62 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 5424 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |