2009 BMW 550 vs. 1956 Cadillac 6239D
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Cadillac 6239D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Cadillac 6239D would be higher. At 5,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Cadillac 6239D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. (285 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1956 Cadillac 6239D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Cadillac 6239D weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 1956 Cadillac 6239D (543 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Cadillac 6239D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1956 Cadillac 6239D | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 550 | 6239D |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5972 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |