2002 BMW 332 vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
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 62 (582 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 332. (330 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 332 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 6388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 79 L |
