2001 BMW 730 vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 42 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 752 kg more than 2001 BMW 730. 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 730 | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 730 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
