1998 BMW 316 vs. 1941 Cadillac 60

To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 426 kg more than 1998 BMW 316. 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. 1998 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1941 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1941 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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