2001 BMW Compact vs. 1970 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Cadillac Brougham (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 616 kg more than 2001 BMW Compact. 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.
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2001 BMW Compact | 1970 Cadillac Brougham | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | Compact | Brougham |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 7734 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2196 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3390 mm |