1980 BMW 628 vs. 1960 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Seville (211 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 740 kg more than 1980 BMW 628. 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, 1960 Cadillac Seville (590 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 BMW 628. (240 Nm). This means 1960 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 BMW 628. 1960 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1980 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1980 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1960 Cadillac Seville | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 628 | Seville |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
