1993 BMW 856 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 856 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
