1970 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1970 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 290 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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.
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1970 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | DeVille | 6 series |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1894 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2855 mm |