1995 BMW M5 vs. 1955 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Cadillac 62. (267 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1955 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1955 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | M5 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 5424 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3290 mm |
