1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 340 kg more than 2013 BMW M3.
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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW M3. (400 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 BMW M3 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | DeVille | M3 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4618 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1976 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |