2007 BMW 750 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 163 kg more than 2007 BMW 750.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 750 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
