1997 BMW 850 vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
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 62 (582 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 850 | 62 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |
