1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1977 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1977 Cadillac Seville is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 857 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1962 BMW 1500 has manual transmission. 1962 BMW 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1977 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 1500 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2910 mm |
