1974 BMW Touring vs. 1985 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1985 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 510 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Cadillac DeVille (272 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1985 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | Touring | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
