2000 BMW 323 vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2000 BMW 323 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 323 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 962 kg more than 2000 BMW 323.
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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 323. (245 Nm). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 323 | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 323 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
