1992 BMW 740 vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 375 kg more than 1992 BMW 740.
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 Sixty (582 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 740 | Sixty |
Year Released | 1992 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 6388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 582 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |