1990 BMW 520 vs. 1941 Cadillac 61
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 61 would be higher. At 5,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 520 (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1941 Cadillac 61. (124 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1941 Cadillac 61. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 61 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1990 BMW 520.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1941 Cadillac 61 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 520 | 61 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3280 mm |
