1998 BMW 845 vs. 1974 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 845 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1974 Cadillac Brougham. (193 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 845 should accelerate faster than 1974 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 580 kg more than 1998 BMW 845.
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.
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1998 BMW 845 | 1974 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 845 | Brougham |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 7732 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3390 mm |