2001 BMW 745 vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 BMW 745.
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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (450 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 745 | Sixty |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 79 L |
