1998 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 37 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 16 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 570 kg more than 1998 BMW 330. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (390 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 330 | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 330 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3300 mm |
