2004 BMW 318 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 743 kg more than 2004 BMW 318. 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 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 318 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 2218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
