2008 BMW 325 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 57 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, 2008 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 282 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 325 | 62 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
