1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 36 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, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 BMW 320.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320. 1976 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 320 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |