1992 BMW 850 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 850 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
