1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Cadillac Seville. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1979 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Cadillac Seville | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Cadillac | BMW |
Model | Seville | 120 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |