1979 BMW 728 vs. 1984 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1984 Cadillac Seville is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 4,080 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1984 Cadillac Seville. (133 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1984 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 200 kg more than 1979 BMW 728.
Because 1979 BMW 728 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 BMW 728. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Cadillac Seville (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728. 1984 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 728 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 728 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1984 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | BMW | Cadillac |
Model | 728 | Seville |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4080 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |