1976 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 37 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, 2013 BMW X3 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Cadillac Seville. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 35 kg more than 2013 BMW X3.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Cadillac Seville | 2013 BMW X3 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | X3 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
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 | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4648 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2098 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1661 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 67 L |