1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2007 BMW 318
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 30 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 50 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 BMW 318. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Cadillac Seville | 2007 BMW 318 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 318 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |