2007 BMW 120 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 56 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 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 402 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 120 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3210 mm |
