2009 BMW 530 vs. 1951 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 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, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1951 Cadillac 62 | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 530 | 62 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 5422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 6.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3210 mm |