1992 BMW 850 vs. 1974 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Brougham. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Brougham.
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:
1992 BMW 850 | 1974 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 850 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 7732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3390 mm |