2007 BMW 550 vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 345 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (489 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 550 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
