1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 285 kg more than 2010 BMW 123.
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, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2010 BMW 123 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 123 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 51 L |