1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1959 Cadillac 62

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 36 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.

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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan 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:

1995 BMW Dinan 1959 Cadillac 62
Make BMW Cadillac
Model Dinan 62
Year Released 1995 1959
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2990 cc 6381 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 326 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 583 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1725 kg 2218 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5720 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3310 mm


 

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