1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Cadillac DeVille were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,954 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac DeVille (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 3 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 6954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3300 mm |
