1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 43 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 500 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | DeVille | 125 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 53 L |
