2008 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 49 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 758 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 320 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1460 kg | 2218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
