2007 BMW 550 vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 635 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 550 | Biarritz |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
