2006 BMW 323 vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2006 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 323.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 323. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 323 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 323 | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 7725 cc |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
