1972 BMW 3 vs. 1963 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 9 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, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 BMW 3. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 750 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 3 | 1963 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 3 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3003 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 79 L |
