2001 BMW 520 vs. 1961 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 2001 BMW 520 is newer by 40 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 30 more horse power than 2001 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 BMW 520. 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 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 520. (210 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 520 | 1961 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 520 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3300 mm |
