2006 BMW 760 vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 482 kg more than 2006 BMW 760.
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, 2006 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 760 | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 760 | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 6382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 6160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |