1958 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Cadillac DeVille. (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1958 Cadillac DeVille.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Cadillac DeVille | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | DeVille | 530 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5980 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2968 mm |
