2009 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 58 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 227 kg more than 2009 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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (191 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 320 | 62 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1752 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |