1978 Cadillac Seville vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1978 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Seville. (304 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Seville | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Cadillac | BMW |
| Model | Seville | 750 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 82 L |
