1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2006 BMW 316
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Cadillac Seville (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 435 kg more than 2006 BMW 316. 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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 316. (176 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 2006 BMW 316 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 316 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |