1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 35 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 405 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. 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, 1976 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2011 BMW 118 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 118 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
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 | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1495 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 |