2005 BMW 760 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2005 BMW 760 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 458 kg more than 1951 Cadillac 62. 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, 2005 BMW 760 (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Cadillac 62. (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 760 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 760 | 62 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6128 cc | 5422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 438 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 6.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3210 mm |