1959 BMW 700 vs. 1978 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Seville is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Cadillac Seville (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1230 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1978 Cadillac Seville (304 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1978 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1978 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 700 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 5735 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2910 mm |
