2006 BMW 740 vs. 1956 Cadillac 6239D
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (303 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 25 kg more than 2006 BMW 740.
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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 1956 Cadillac 6239D | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 740 | 6239D |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
