1971 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 46 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Fleetwood | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 679 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2223 kg | 2177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5810 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3210 mm |