1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 BMW 760
To start off, 2010 BMW 760 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 760 (535 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 760 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. 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, 2010 BMW 760 (745 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Cadillac DeVille. (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2010 BMW 760 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | DeVille | 760 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 535 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 745 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |