2006 BMW M5 vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 2006 BMW M5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 350 kg more than 2006 BMW M5.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M5. (519 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M5 | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | M5 | Calais |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
