1996 BMW 730 vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 419 kg more than 1996 BMW 730. 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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 730 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3300 mm |
