2000 BMW 750 vs. 1962 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 750 (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 BMW 750.
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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 750 | 1962 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 387 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
